Tag: Trek 8.3 DS Hybrid Bike – 2013

Got my new bike (Trek 8.3 DS Hybrid Bike – 2013)

I am so happy. Today I drove down to Rutland Cycling to get Trek 8.3 DS Hybrid Bike bike. So far I am very pleased with it. So far only done a very short 5 mile cycle on it.  I was hoping to do a longer cycle. But it took me a good 30 minutes. Just to take the pedals off. So I could put my clipless pedals on it. But I am sure the bike and my bum, will soon get to know each other very well indeed!!

Trek 8.3 DS Hybrid Bike - 2013
First ever photo of my new Trek 8.3 DS Hybrid Bike. On the cycle carrier, getting taken home from Rutland Cycling.
Trek 8.3 DS Hybrid Bike - 2013
Trek 8.3 DS Hybrid Bike, is safely at home.

Getting a new bike : Trek 8.3 DS Hybrid Bike – 2013

I am sure most of you will have read that my Marin Muirwoods 29ER ’09 bike is no more. Due to fixing a big crack in the frame. So I have ordered myself a new bike from Rutland Cycling. Which all going well, I should get at some point this week. I am getting a “Trek 8.3 DS Hybrid Bike – 2013” at a cost of £525. Which I am paying £150 for. My Mum and Dad are paying the rest! Since they know, I could not life without a bike. So big thanks to them for helping to pay for it!!
Trek 8.3 DS Hybrid Bike - 2013

Specification:-

  • Colour: True Blue/Trek White
  • Size: 19″
  • Frame: Alpha Gold Aluminium
  • Fork: SR Suntour NEX MLO, preload adjustable w/lockout, 63mm travel
  • Wheels: Formula aluminium hubs w/Bontrager AT-750 32-hole rims
  • Front Tyre: Bontrager LT2, 700x38c
  • Rear Tyre: Bontrager LT2, 700x38c
  • Shifters: Shimano Acera, 8 speed trigger
  • Front Derailleur: Shimano M191
  • Rear Derailleur: Shimano Acera
  • Chainset: Shimano Acera M361, 48/38/28 w/chainguard
  • Cassette Shimano HG31 12-32, 8 speed
  • Front Brake: Tektro Novela mechanical disc brakes w/Tektro adjustable-reach alloy levers, 160mm rotors
  • Rear Brake: Tektro Novela mechanical disc brakes w/Tektro adjustable-reach alloy levers, 160mm rotors
  • Brake Levers: Tektro Novela mechanical disc brakes w/Tektro adjustable-reach alloy levers, 160mm rotors
  • Saddle: Bontrager Evoke 1
  • Seat Post: Bontrager SSR
  • Handlebars: Bontrager Approved Low Riser, 25.4mm, 15mm rise
  • Grips: Bontrager Satellite Gel
  • Stem: Bontrager Approved, aluminium, 15 degree
  • Headset: Semi-integrated, semi-cartridge bearings, sealed
  • Pedals: Nylon body w/aluminium cage